Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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"But our dream... really should be to find treasure together."

A typical pirate's dream.

However, it is indeed very attractive.

It was Asterius and Euryale's turn.

"I don't have any dreams."

Euryale does exist.

That means the three sisters can live together again in a quiet place.

"I do not have either."

That was also Asterius's answer at the time.

Looking back now, it seems he already knew what his dream was.

"I want to...become...human!"

This may seem insignificant to every human being, but to Asterius it was utterly unattainable.

But even so.

If once again, the labyrinth's gate opens.

The anxious children were led into the maze, and he hoped that they would be greeted with beautiful flowers, not terrifying fangs.

"Ughhhhhhh!"

Following Heracles' attack, the blood and tears of Asterius, who had been sent flying, evaporated with the scorching magic, having lost count of how many times they had been exposed to the attack.

He roared, he howled.

He swung his giant axe again and charged at Hercules!

At the moment Hercules counterattacked...

The minotaur has vanished!

"Ugh... hiss!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a violent magical energy being drawn from her body, and her whole body was so hot that her blood felt like molten lava.

This is sufficient proof of Asterius's battle.

This is no longer an ordinary battle, but an unprecedented, unrestricted battle that transcends one's own limits.

"Master, are you alright?"

"Actually, there's no need to support Asterius so much!"

"You should save your energy for the final battle with Hercules at the Ark of the Covenant... Besides, his target is me, you don't need to do this for me..."

Euryale trembled, and Fujimaru Ritsuka could sense her reluctance and wavering.

"I used you all; I stayed with you to protect myself..."

"So you really didn't need to protect me; you could have just abandoned me..."

"I hate humans, I hate you all! You have no reason to fight this long for someone who hates you!"

"I am a goddess, why would a mere human go to such lengths!"

……

"Don't say that. We're partners, so we won't abandon you."

Fujimaru Ritsuka took a deep breath.

He said through gritted teeth.

"Who said I'm your partner?!"

Euryale shouted, "I just... I just approached you on purpose, sacrificing you for my own safety. You mean nothing to me!"

"And I didn't ask you anything at all..."

"Absolutely not..."

"We didn't ask you to do that!"

"So, please..."

"Give up on me."

Euryale, the beautiful goddess, almost begged.

Fujimaru Ritsuka did not stop. Her magic power was depleted in the battle and quickly replenished with her breath, a feeling that made her lips turn slightly purple.

“Stheno... saved Mash and everyone else, so no matter what, you are our comrade.”

If these words bring you peace of mind, then so be it.

"(Stheno) I, saved you?"

"But that's not me... You guys are really unreasonable..."

Cheer up, Euryale! What we need now is the goddess's radiance and blessing, not the world's stability bought with her sacrifice!

Fujimaru Ritsuka is running with all her might!

The thought of someone sacrificing themselves makes Fujimaru Ritsuka feel so incredibly sad!

That would remind her of everyone in the control room.

A future where no one sacrifices, and everyone lives happily...

Fujimaru Ritsuka wanted to achieve this ending.

She'd risk everything for that!

Asterius has reached the limit of his Spirit Origin Ascension. The delay during this period should have been effective. Next up is the decisive battle for Fujimaru Ritsuka!

boom--!

With a deafening roar and flames shooting into the sky, the enormous labyrinth exploded behind Fujimaru Ritsuka in that instant!

"Now, Asterius!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka used a special costume magic.

"[Emergency Evacuation]!"

Chapter 100 The King's Gladiator Approaches the Ark of the Covenant in Half a Minute

A figure flashed!

Asterius suddenly dodged, his speed so fast that even Hercules couldn't react in time!

"—?!"

How can it be!

At that moment, Hercules truly didn't react.

Asterius's instantaneous teleportation caused his fist to miss its mark, replaced by a terrifying slash filled with magic and power!

Even Hercules had never seen such an attack filled with will and conviction!

For a moment, he was stunned!

His pupils reflected the image of Asterius, whose massive muscles were adorned with iron rings like black lightning, and whose red-glowing axe slashed down at Heracles's mountain-like shoulders!

Even Hercules could not escape this attack.

In other words, he will die at least once.

Stab it!

Lightning flashed, and the crimson battle axe was stained with the great hero's blood.

This time, Asterius is not fighting the hero as a monster, but as a human, engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the hero!

"Roar ah ah ah!"

The steel-like giant roared in agony, blood gushing forth, the life force draining from its eyes at an alarming rate, as Asterius's attack...

The hero was killed!

However, he only killed him once.

For Asterius, a berserker, to be able to kill Heracles once was basically the limit of his abilities.

but...

Hercules is both strong and unkillable.

Asterius had no chance of winning.

But so what... as long as we keep him here...

"Object exchange, Asterius".

The figure of a young archer holding a shepherd's staff appears.

David, the ancient Hebrew king, Noah, and the shepherd of the tribe of Judah, a descendant of Abraham, looked at Asterius with a gentle expression.

"I...can still...fight..."

Asterius gripped his battle axe tightly.

"I know."

David nodded and stepped forward.

Compared to the two giants, he was quite short, but without a doubt, he possessed a kingly aura and a gentle temperament, making people willing to submit to him.

"But now I urge you to cherish your own life."

"Neither Euryale nor that Master wants you to sacrifice yourself here."

"Hmm..." V?I One Fin Silk Dad

Asterius glanced at David.

He didn't mince words, but nodded earnestly.

"I understand... Be careful..."

"Don't worry." David

"If we're talking about defensive capabilities, I don't think I'd lose to Hector."

With divine protection, King David could undoubtedly push his defenses to the limit and withstand several attacks from the great hero without any problem.

As long as we delay for a while, retreating while flying the kite, that will be enough!

Asterius had reached his limit; he was covered in wounds and could no longer fight.

So, it was David's turn.

He once defeated the giant Goliath.

At that time, he was not yet a king, but merely a musician to the former king Saul.

When no one could stand against Goliath, the strongest warrior of the Philistines and a giant, he stepped forward.

He defeated his opponent with five stones.

This is the origin of his Noble Phantasm.

"Come on, big guy."

King David's fingertips glide across the azure harp, and magic and the brilliance of the six-pointed star suddenly ignite.

Whether shepherd or Hebrew king, now I am a follower, a heroic spirit.

He wanted to distract and impact Hercules as much as possible.

"Roar--!"

Hercules picked up the massive axe sword stuck in the ground. Two of the twelve trials were over, but the hideous red markings on his body and the immense magical power still inspired fear. The storms he stirred up alone were enough to leave ordinary people in mortal danger. Just looking at his body made it difficult for anyone to stand up.

"Truly a great hero of Greece."

"Although he is shorter, his terrifying strength far surpasses that of Goliath. In fact, his strength should even exceed that of Lord Samson the Judge."